Colquitt Property Records

Colquitt County, Georgia, is home to Moultrie, its only city and county seat. In Colquitt County, GA, property records provide essential information on real estate ownership and values, helpful in tax assessments, appraisals, and legal matters.

Recent Colquitt County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $748, are valued at around $98,742 on average, and property tax is approximately 0.94% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $51,042.

Property records in Colquitt County, GA, are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk, an elected official, is entrusted with recording and preserving property documents, including deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, leases, and survey maps.

The Clerk of Court's office systematically indexes these records according to the names of individuals involved, recording dates, book/page information, legal descriptions, and document types to ensure that records are easily searchable and retrievable.

The most convenient remote method for public access is through the Search Systems of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. This online system allows users to search for property records remotely. Additionally, some property information is available through the Assessor's Online Records Search by clicking the 'Search Records' tab.

During regular office hours, in-person access is provided at the Clerk of Superior Court's office in Moultrie, GA. Individuals can also obtain copies by submitting a written request to the Clerk through mail at P.O. Box 2827, Moultrie, GA 31776, or via email at lynn.purvis@gsccca.org.

The Clerk of Court typically charges fees for property document copies. Individuals can call the office at (229) 616-7420 to learn about the cost breakdown.

To verify the zoning information in the Colquitt County property archives, contact the Zoning Office at (229) 616-7417 or refer to the Current Zoning Map. The office enforces zoning and land use regulations and actively follows comprehensive plans to support the county community welfare.